Effect of ivermectin on combined intestinal protozoal infection [giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis]

ABSTRACT

Ivermectin, a broad spectrum antiparasitic agent, has become a promising drug for treating parasitic infection and infestation. This study was carried out to investigate its activity against 2 common protozoal infection, giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis, in a rat model. The results of this study showed that ivermectin therapy is effective against both parasites at a dose of 200 mug/kg